Obituary of Marjorie A. Sallee

Bedford – Marjorie A. Sallee, 103, of Bedford, passed away at 3:55 am on Monday, November 25, 2024, at Westview Nursing and Rehab. Born November 8, 1921, in Lawrence County, she was the daughter of Walter S. and Zella A. (Shroyer) Roberts. She married Arthur E. Sallee on June 6, 1942, and he preceded her in death on August 20, 1997. She had been a secretary at Bedford Machine Company. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for 77 years, a member of American Baptist Women’s Ministries, a volunteer with St. Vincent Dunn Pink Ladies for 18 years and a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a former member of the Quarry Quilters, and former Scout Leader and Den Mother for the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include: a daughter, Pamela A. (G. Richard ) Bell, of Bedford; three sons, Phillip A. (Shelley) Sallee, of Bloomington; Michael E. (Sherlyn) Sallee, of Bloomington, and Mark E. (Will) Sallee, of Florida; eight grandchildren, Rebecca (Mark) Meszaros, Kristen Bell, Evan Sallee, Ethan Sallee, Amanda (Brett Coates) Widmeyer, Brynnen (Steve) Marcum, Claire (Rob) Camfield, Ellyn (Nicholas) Salupo; 14 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sisters, Bessie Stewart and Ruth Chastain; and brothers, Louis “Jack” Roberts and John Roberts. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the First Baptist Church, Bedford, with Rev. Lee Brown and Rev. G. Richard Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the White River Baptist Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, December 13, at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Visitation will also be available at 10:00 am before the service on December 14 at the First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.